**Parents of Forjadores de Baja California Primary School Concerned Over Teacher Shortage**
Parents of students at Forjadores de Baja California Primary School are expressing their frustration over a shortage of teachers, which has led to a suspension of in-person classes since last Tuesday. The underlying issue is the lack of payment to interim teachers, which has resulted in a standstill as educators refuse to teach without compensation.
Julio César Mendoza Acuña, an afternoon shift teacher, highlighted that another group of parents has gathered at the school’s premises, urging educational authorities to pay the interim staff so that classes can resume. Although teachers are sending materials to students amidst the strike, parents argue that self-taught learning is not equivalent to classroom instruction.
Ariadna López, mother of a fifth grader, noted the impact on students who lack adequate knowledge to transition to the next grade. Her son’s education is affected significantly by the absence of teachers, emphasizing that assignments sent home cannot replace in-person teaching from dedicated educators.
Parents lament their own lack of resources and understanding of the new curriculum to sufficiently support their children’s learning at home. They express frustration over new textbooks and topics that they are not familiar with.
Though there is some communication with the teachers who send homework electronically, parents stress the importance of physical presence for effective teaching. Efforts to pressure the authorities continue as they seek a resolution to this ongoing educational crisis.
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**Additional Reports on Education Strikes in Baja California**
Across Baja California, educational institutions are facing a similar plight. At the 18 de Marzo Primary School in Otay, parents have taken a stand by occupying the school to demand the presence of teachers. Additionally, Boulevard Independencia was blocked by demonstrators seeking educators for Telesecundaria 37.
Despite efforts to resume classes through alternative methods, the situation has drawn attention to systemic issues within the education sector regarding teacher compensation and resources. These protests are part of a wider movement highlighting inadequacies in paying teachers and ensuring a stable educational environment.
Authorities have yet to provide a concrete solution, and the educational community eagerly awaits a resolution that will better serve both teachers and students across the state. Meanwhile, the unrest continues as parents and teachers strive to secure the fundamental right to education for their children.